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Agworld vs Ambient Weather Network

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Agworld

Software

Farm data management and collaboration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ambient Weather Network logo

Ambient Weather Network

Software

Connect your weather station to the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Agworld no prices are published for any of the four tiers; Ambient Weather Network the App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.
  • They diverge on capability: Agworld covers Field mapping, Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Agworld and Ambient Weather Network actually diverge.

Attributes where Agworld and Ambient Weather Network differ
AttributeAgworldAmbient Weather Network
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Founded20092003

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Agworld

  • Field mapping
  • Crop planning & budgets
  • Activity recording
  • Input tracking
  • Advisor collaboration
  • Compliance reports
  • Yield tracking
  • Chemical records

Only in Ambient Weather Network

  • Cloud connectivity
  • Real-time data
  • Historical storage
  • Alerts
  • Public sharing
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Agworld

  • Farm record keeping and compliance documentationnot Ambient Weather Network
  • Crop planning and input budgetingnot Ambient Weather Network
  • Sharing field data between growers and agronomistsnot Ambient Weather Network
  • Margin reporting by paddock or cropnot Ambient Weather Network
  • Machinery and weather station integration on the Pro tiernot Ambient Weather Network

Ambient Weather Network

  • Professional Worknot Agworld
  • Content Creationnot Agworld

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Agworld

  • No prices are published for any of the four tiers
  • Planning, budgeting and margin reporting need Grower Plus; machinery integrations and weather stations need Grower Pro
  • The trial is 7 days, after which the account drops to read-only unless you subscribe
  • Basic covers record keeping and compliance only

Ambient Weather Network

  • The App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.

Pricing, plan by plan

Agworld

Free
  • Farm FreeFree
    • Unlimited farms
    • Basic record keeping
    • Advisor collaboration
  • Farm Pro$25/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced planning
    • Budget tracking
  • Advisor$undefined/month
    • Multi-farm management
    • Client collaboration
    • Recommendation tools

Ambient Weather Network

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Data upload
    • Dashboard
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Agworld if

  • You need field mapping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want crop planning & budgets.
Agworld review

Choose Ambient Weather Network if

  • You need cloud connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want real-time data.
Ambient Weather Network review

Questions people ask

Is Agworld or Ambient Weather Network better?
Neither clearly leads. Agworld starts at Free and Ambient Weather Network at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Agworld or Ambient Weather Network?
Agworld starts at Free and Ambient Weather Network at Free.
Does Agworld or Ambient Weather Network run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Agworld for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Agworld best used for?
Agworld is most often used for farm record keeping and compliance documentation, crop planning and input budgeting, sharing field data between growers and agronomists, margin reporting by paddock or crop. Of those, farm record keeping and compliance documentation and crop planning and input budgeting are not what Ambient Weather Network is typically brought in for.
What can Agworld do that Ambient Weather Network cannot?
Agworld covers Field mapping, Crop planning & budgets, Activity recording, Input tracking. Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Real-time data, Historical storage, Alerts. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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